Karnataka innovative ecosystem for students who wish to study AI/ML, which is an emerging career field in the computer science discipline. Students are increasingly choosing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) as career paths, and to fulfil their dream careers, here are some top AI and ML colleges in Karnataka through KCET Scores.
There are many engineering colleges in Karnataka that offer AI & ML courses. But choosing the right college for admission is important. While choosing a college, students must check its NIRF ranking, AICTE-approved courses, placement records, and more. But you don't have to worry about it, we have provided the complete list of top AI&ML colleges in Karnataka that accept KCET scores for admission.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released KCET 2025 counselling dates. The last date for choice filling is July 18. Mock allotment result will be OUT on July 21.
In this article, we have provided the list of top AI & ML colleges accepting KCET scores, including their cutoff, fee structure, and placement, to help students in selecting a college for admission.
KCET 2025 counselling has started, and the option entry link with the provisional seat matrix has been released. The last date to submit the choices is July 15. The final seat matrix has been released along with the verification slip. Read more: KCET counselling 2025 process, step-by-step guide, etc.
Latest Updates:
- KCET 2025 Counselling Dates Revised: Check new option entry and seat allotment schedule
- KCET 2025 option entry link activated at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- KCET 2025 final seat matrix released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Top AI and ML Colleges accepting KCET Scores for Admissions: Cutoff, Fees, and placement packages
| College Name | Last Round Cutoff (as per 2024) | Fees (as per last year) | Placement package |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 4243 | INR 107000 - 115000 | 7.5 to 48 LPA |
| BMS College of Engineering | 4835 | 42866 - 115000 |
10 to 33 LPA |
| UVCE (Government College) | 7157 | 42866 | N/A |
| Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering | 7404 | 107000 - 115000 | 5 to 56 LPA |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology | 9152 | 107000 - 115000 | 10-58 LPA |
| BMS Institute of Technology and Management | 16017 | 107000 - 115000 | 7 to 10.6 LPA |
| BNM Institute of Technology | 18000 | 107000 - 115000 | 6 to 28 LPA |
| New Horizon College of Engineering | 20238 | 107000 - 115000 | 48.5 LPA (highest) |
| SDM College of Engineering and Science | 21518 | 107000 - 115000 | 6.59 to 44 LPA |
| Sir M.Visveswaraya Institute of Technology (SMVIT) | 21795 | 107000 - 115000 | 16 LPA |
| Colleges for BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning | |||
| PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore | 3119 |
107000 - 115000 | 65 LPA |
| PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore | 8522 | 107000 - 115000 | 65 LPA |
| Reva University, Bangalore | 24012 | 107000 - 115000 | 48 LPA |
| Dayanand Sagar University | 33987 | 107000 - 115000 | 35 LPA |
| Presidency University | 35733 | 107000 - 115000 | 13.58 LPA |
| Colleges for BTech in CSE: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | |||
| RV College of Engineering | 888 | 107000 - 115000 | 15 to 56 LPA |
| MSRIT | 3963 | 107000 - 115000 | 7 to 48 LPA |
| NIE (North Campus) | 11312 |
107000 - 115000 | 70 LPA |
| SIT Tumkur | 12835 | 107000 - 115000 | 9 to 34 LPA |
| RNS Institute of Technology | 18002 | 107000 - 115000 | 46 LPA |
| KLS Gogte Institute of Technology | 18858 | 107000 - 115000 | 6 to 54 LPA |
| CMR Institute of Technology | 20739 | 107000 - 115000 | 6 to 23 LPA |
| JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore | 24476 | 107000 - 115000 | 43 LPA (highest) |
| Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore | 26143 | 107000 - 115000 | 41.5 LPA |
| Sahhyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangalore | 26143 | 107000 - 115000 | 6.3 LPA to 43.7 LPA |
| Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan | 33860 | 107000 - 115000 | 20 LPA |
| PES College of Engineering, Mandya | 35904 | 107000 - 115000 | 4.5 to 14.5 LPA |
| Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore | 36469 | 107000 - 115000 | 4 to 22 LPA |
| B.Tech in artificial intelligence and machine learning | |||
| MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore | 21552 | 107000 - 115000 | 52 LPA (highest package) |
| Alliance University, Bangalore | 32329 | 107000 - 115000 | 8 to 60 LPA |
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How to use your KCET scores to choose the right KCET 2025 AI/ML College?
Here is a guide with which candidates can use their KCET 2025 rank/scores to select the right AI/ML KCET colleges -
- Check your KCET rank and category (GM/OBC/SC).
- Match your target rank with opening and closing cutoffs (Round 1 data gives a clear guide).
- Consider location and infrastructure – Bengaluru offers more exposure but also requires higher ranks.
Check the Shiksha KCET 2025 college predictor to check where chances.
Why have AI and ML become a popular choice among today’s youth?
Here are some reasons why AI and ML have become a popular choice in Karnataka -
1. Explosive Industry Growth
AI and ML are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re now powering real-world applications in healthcare, finance, retail, gaming, entertainment, cybersecurity, and more. The AI industry is projected to reach over $1.8 trillion by 2030. Job roles like AI engineer, data scientist, and ML developer are growing at 30 to 40% annually.
2. High-Paying Jobs
A B.Tech graduate in AI & ML average salary in India is around 8 to 12 LPA. While an experienced holder grabs a package of 30-50 LPA or even more globally.
3. Versatile Career Paths
AI and ML aren't restricted to one domain. Students can enter fields such as:
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Healthcare AI (disease prediction, diagnostics)
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Finance (fraud detection, risk modelling)
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Retail (recommendation systems, dynamic pricing)
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Gaming and AR/VR, self-driving cars, climate modelling, and more
4. Seamlessly Bends with other Tech Trends
AI/ML blends seamlessly with hot domains like:
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Data Science
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IoT (Internet of Things)
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Blockchain
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Cybersecurity
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Cloud Computing
This creates cross-functional opportunities and career flexibility.
5. Global Relevancy
AI&ML are is high demand globally. A graduate or diploma holder in AI & ML can work in top global firms like Google, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, etc. They are the future of the modern science. This course provides career growth, an increase in salary, and intellectual satisfaction.
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Answered 6 days ago
To get admission to the BTech in AI and ML course at ATME, students have to clear the category-wise KCET rank. As per the ATME KCET cutoff 2025, the highest rank accepted for the General AI category was 61818.
To know the maximum rank for other categories, see the table below.
| Category | ATME KCET cutoff 2025 (Last Round) |
|---|---|
| All India Category | |
| General | 61818 |
| SC | 152441 |
| ST | 108234 |
| Home State Category | |
| General | 68751 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
To check the merit list for admission at Vidyashilp University for the BTech (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) course, students have to go to the official KEA exam portal, find the KCET/UGCET option and click on it. After this, if the merit list has been declared, you will
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you can get admission at Vidyashilp University for its B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) course, if you belong to the General, SC, or ST AI categories.
For the above categories, the highest ranks accepted were 127676, 222180.5 and 161927, respectively, according
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Vidyashilp University KCET cutoff 2026 is affected by many factors, like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, the total number of test takers, etc.
The Vidyashilp University cutoff 2026 regarding the KCET examination was published for admission to the B.Tech. (Hons.) in Comput
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Vidyashilp University KCET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BTech course for various All India and Home State quota categories.
For the General AI category students, the maximum KCET rank admissible was 127676 for the B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) co
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
KCET is only for Karnataka domicile students — so students from other states cannot apply for KCET unless they have studied in Karnataka for a minimum number of years (usually Classes 6–10 or 11–12 in a Karnataka school).
COMEDK UGET, on the other hand, is open to all students across India, regardles
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Round 1 closing rank in Aeronautical Engineering was 56,940 in 2025. By the final round, the closing rank was 97,687. It suggests that, though easier than Computer Science and Engineering, Aeronautical engineering is a popular specialised course.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
Total 1.5 to 1.8 laksh
Check college website
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 weeks ago
Amity University, Bangalore has not listed KCET as a mandatory requirement for BPharma admissions. However, the institute does accept KCET scores for several UG level courses when picking candidates for admissions.
For more confirmation, candidates should raise this query with the admission desk of A
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Amity University, Bangalore has not mentioned KCET as a mandatory entrance exam for BBA at Amity University, Bangalore. However, most UG level admissions at the institute are decided through its scores. Thus, candidates are advised to ask this question from someone in the admission desk.
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